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1 The Factors that Affect Climate ©Mark Place, 2009-2010

2 Identify five factors that affect climate and explain how each affects climate.

3 Latitude

4 As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________.
How does latitude affect climate? As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. increases decreases Temperature 0° Latitude °

5 Closeness to Large Bodies of Water

6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

7 Water __________ the temperature. _______ summers. _______ winters.
How does closeness to a large body of water affect climate? Water __________ the temperature. _______ summers. _______ winters. moderates Cooler Warmer Cities A & B are located at the same latitude. City B is closer to a large body of water. Its temperature line is flatter (moderated).

8 Orographic Effect

9 Orographic Effect

10 The leeward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive much less precipitation
The windward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive a great deal more precipitation

11 Windward Side: ___________ Leeward Side: _____________
How does the Orographic Effect affect climate? Windward Side: ___________ Leeward Side: _____________ cool, moist warm, dry

12 Elevation

13 We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases
Elevation Page 14 of the ESRTs We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases with elevation.

14 During summer, temperature is strongly controlled by elevation -- cold at the higher reaches of the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, and warmer in the lowlands.

15 As elevation _________, the average annual temperature __________.
How does elevation affect climate? As elevation _________, the average annual temperature __________. increases decreases Temperature Elevation

16 Ocean Currents

17 The Gulf Stream

18 Warm Currents: warmer climate Cold Currents: cooler climate
How do ocean currents affect climate? Warm Currents: warmer climate Cold Currents: cooler climate


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